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Traka Key Cabinet Management System Upgrade - Hertfordshire

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

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16 Mar 2026 at 18:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire has awarded a contract for upgrading the Traka Key Cabinet Management System in Hertfordshire, with the procurement focusing on system, storage, and content management software. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2025, and the contract is valued at £286,247.45. The contract commenced on 10th February 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2027. Located in the East of England, this procurement falls under the category of goods and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and systems upgrades, particularly those experienced with key cabinet management solutions. Ideal contenders are businesses that can engage in framework agreements and provide efficient software packages for storage and content management, ensuring compliance with public sector requirements. Suppliers like Softcat plc, who have been successful in securing the award, indicate the strategic pairing of large-scale providers with niche technology specialists can be beneficial. This contract opportunity highlights potential collaborations between key technology providers and public sector bodies, opening pathways for future projects within the region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traka Key Cabinet Management System Upgrade - Hertfordshire

Notice Description

Award of contract for the upgrade of the car key cabinet management system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fac94ad2-d515-4079-9b4d-82ea8f11b449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039df21f-f16a-47cb-af80-aa6de1f4075f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,247 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,247 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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